It is eaten both cooked or raw. Raw lettuce does not need to be washed
if it is prepared in this way, for they are more healthful than when washed
with water if put in a dish. Sprinkle them with ground salt and a little
oil and pour a little more vinegar, and eat it right away. There are those
who add a little mint and parsley to this preparation, so that it does
not seem too bland; and so that there is not too much chill from the lettuce
to harm the stomach, put cooked lettuce, with the water squeezed out, in
a dish when you have dressed it with salt and oil and vinegar, and serve
it to your guests. There are those who add a bit of cinnamon or pepper
well-ground and sifted.

lettuce - romaine, leaf, etc.; any leafy variety, but not modern "iceberg"

salt

olive oil

vinegar - red wine, white wine, cider, etc.

mint - fresh, chopped

parsley - fresh, chopped

cinnamon

pepper

Version 1: tear the lettuce by hand into pieces and place in a large
serving bowl. Sprinkle on a little salt and toss with vinegar & oil.
Serve at once. OPTION: toss with a little freshly chopped mint & parsley.

Version 2: tear the lettuce by hand into pieces. Place in a large
pot & cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and
gently cook the lettuce until just tender or al dente. Remove from the
water and drain well, pressing out as much water as possible. Place in
a large serving dish, sprinkle on a little salt, and toss with vinegar
& oil. Serve at once. OPTION: season with a little cinnamon or pepper.